Crime & Safety

Woman Found Strangled in Newark Sunday

Victim had been reporting missing by family

The body of a woman who had been strangled was found in Newark early Sunday, NJ.com reported.

Chrismely Hidalgo, 22, of Paterson was reported missing by her family the day before, Acting Essex County Prosecutor said in a statement. Her body was found around 2:45 am near the entrance to Rt. 22.

Anyone with information is being asked to call the prosecutor’s office anonymous tip line, 877-847-7432.


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